Job Details
Job Location: BHC IM Bristol Health Care Ingraham Manor - Bristol, CT
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: 2nd Shift (Evenings)
Description
TITLE: Nursing Supervisor
JOB CODE: N24845/24576
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING
JOB SUMMARY:
Supervises the total nursing care activities in the facility during each tour of duty. Delegates
responsibility to nursing personnel for direct nursing care of residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Effectively oversees the delivery of resident care through the proper administration of
staffing and supplies and materials.
● Ensures proper staffing of all units for the safe and effective delivery of resident care.
● Adjusts staffing levels by reducing staff or calling in additional staff as resident care
needs dictate within the prescribed standards of the facility.
● Ensures that all Local, State, and Federal regulations are adhered to including policies
and procedures of Ingraham Manor.
● Uses initiative and judgment in problem solving abilities regarding residents, families,
and staff.
● Supervises and directs the work of the nursing personnel during each tour of duty.
● Provides direction in prioritizing the work flow of the nursing units.
● Performs employee performance evaluations and makes appropriate recommendations
for personnel related action such as promotions, transfers, and reassignments.
● Takes any disciplinary or corrective action in conjunction with the proper supervisor and
administrative personnel against employees in violation of facility policies and/or
procedures.
● Assists in the development of Ingraham Manor Nursing Policies and Procedures.
● Monitors the progress of staff and provides on-going training and development as
necessary.
● Monitors the use of stock drug supply and use of non-covered State drugs. Reports to
the Director of Nursing Services or designee and determines authorization or denial of
use of these drugs.
Ensures the recording and reporting of all matters related to resident care and facility
operation.
● Reports the facility status to the Director of Nursing Services or designee.
● Assures notification of the resident’s personal physician if there is a significant change in
the condition of the resident or notification of the Medical Director if the resident’s
personal physician does not respond promptly.
● Ensures that all adverse changes detected in resident status and any immediate medical
care given are documented in the medical record of the resident.
● Ensures communication between all shifts regarding resident activities through verbal
and written reports.
● Ensures the proper documentation of nurses’ notes regarding resident care to facility
and nursing standards.
Effectively takes responsibility for self-development and maintenance of nursing skills.
● Maintains own professional growth through keeping abreast of all Local, State, and
Federal regulatory developments as relates to resident care.
● Stays abreast of trends within long term care through the review of material, articles,
and periodicals related to the field.
● Attends all required meetings and inservice programs including but not limited to
supervisor meetings, department meetings, and staff meetings.
● Attends annual mandatory inservice programs so as to be up-to-date.
Properly administers medications and other controlled substances.
● Ensures the timely and safe passing of medications to residents through the charge
nurses on each unit.
● Ensures that proper and accurate counts and records for all medications are
maintained on each tour of duty.
● Destroys medications according to procedure with other nursing personnel, as needed.
● When needed, will participate in a medication pass to residents according to facility
standards and the medication orders on record for each resident.
Exhibits teamwork mindset in the daily activities of the job.
● Promotes a sense of unity and teamwork in their own work area and throughout the
facility.
● Is a responsible team member who is honest and accountable for own actions.
● Supports the members of their team.
● Acts as a role model by promoting cooperation between departments.
PROFESSIONALISM
● Always wears an identification badge.
● Behavior and appearance are such that they ensure resident comfort and confidence
● Introduces self by name to resident and family and explains purpose of visit.
● Knocks on the door before entering the resident's room.
● Insures resident confidentiality
● Take pride in work.
● Proves reliable in the completion of duty and assignments of the job
● Adheres to existing policy regarding attendance.
RESPECT:
● Willingly helps co-workers.
● Treats others as they would like others to treat them.
● Does not display open criticism of co-workers.
● Listens openly to ideas and points of view of others.
● Functions as a supportive member of the health care team.
INDIVIDUALITY
● Always responds to needs and requests of residents and families.
● Always helps residents and families find answers
● Recognizes, respects and responds to unique desires and needs of residents.
● Always treats others with dignity and respect.
DEDICATION
● Actively seeks information about each resident’s needs and plan of care.
● Accepts accountability for job responsibilities.
● Behavior insures confidence and trust.
EXCELLENCE:
● Takes advantage of learning opportunities to enhance job performance.
● Uses common sense in decision making.
● Always demonstrate pride in the excellence of Ingraham Manor.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
STATE / FEDERAL MANDATED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Current State of Connecticut Registered Nursing License.
INGRAHAM MANOR MANDATED EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as
mandated by Ingraham Manor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must demonstrate patience and kindness toward residents and families. Must possess good
observation and communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the physical ability to perform all aspects of nursing care. Must be able to lift a
minimum of 50lbs. Must be able to endure a prolonged period of extensive walking, standing,
stooping, pushing, and pulling. Moderate periods of sitting, twisting, reaching, occasional
crouching, crawling, kneeling and balancing. Vision, hearing, smell and tactile sensation
corrected or accommodated to normal.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Regular contact with residents, body substances, and hazardous chemicals, 75 degree
temperature, varied lighting, regular contact with soap and water, moderate noise level, use of
various types of lifting devices.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to follow oral and written directions. Must be able to read and write.
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